Intel

EPF81188AQC208-3 - FLEX 8000 FPGA, 12K Gates, 148 I/O, 208-BFQFP | Intel / Altera

部品番号: EPF81188AQC208-3 ✗ 生産終了
在庫あり 1〜3営業日以内に発送
5 V Vdss 208-BFQFP (Plastic QFP) Package -3 Speed
開始価格 $14.2 USD / 個
MOQ: 1 |
価格更新日: 2026-09-11
ボリューム価格
数量 単価 小計
1 $28.5 $28.50
10 $24.95 $249.50
100 $19.8 $1,980.00
500 $16.5 $8,250.00
1,000 $14.2 $14,200.00
ℹ️ すべての価格はUSDです

EPF81188AQC208-3 概要

The Intel / Altera (formerly Altera Corporation) EPF81188AQC208-3 is a member of the FLEX 8000 family of high-density CMOS Field Programmable Gate Arrays, offering 12,000 usable gates, 1,008 logic elements (LEs) and 148 user I/Os in a 208-pin BFQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) package. The "-3" speed grade and commercial temperature grade (0C to +70C) make this device well suited for cost-sensitive, high-volume logic integration in industrial, telecom, and embedded control systems.

Key features include 126 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) per device, in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) that allows the FPGA to be re-programmed on the board without removing the part, and the MultiVolt I/O interface that lets the device drive either 3.3V or 5.0V outputs by selecting the VCCIO rail, providing easy bridging between legacy 5V peripherals and modern 3.3V ASICs. Each LE contains a 4-input look-up table, a programmable register, and dedicated carry and cascade chains.

The FLEX 8000 architecture employs a continuous, predictable routing fabric called the FastTrack Interconnect, which provides horizontal and vertical routing resources connecting every LAB to every other LAB with uniform delay, simplifying timing closure. Continuous Interconnect tiles span the full device, eliminating segmented-routing bottlenecks found in earlier CPLDs and enabling deterministic high-frequency design.

Typical applications include glue logic and bus interfacing, custom state-machine controllers, peripheral protocol bridges (UART, I2C, SPI multiplexing), legacy 5V system integration, prototyping of ASIC functions, and high-I/O parallel processing interfaces. The 148 user I/Os in a 208-pin QFP package provide ample pin budget for parallel data buses.

When designing with the EPF81188AQC208-3, note that the device requires two supply rails: VCCINT (5V core) and VCCIO (3.3V or 5V I/O). All unused I/O pins should be left floating or tied to ground per the datasheet to minimize leakage, and configuration must be loaded via the Altera MAX+plus II or Quartus development flow using a serial or parallel EPROM.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and design considerations for the EPF81188AQC208-3 in a single reference not found in the original Altera datasheet PDF.

ドロップイン代替品: EPF81188AQC208-3 — 同一パッケージでピン互換。PCBの作り直しが必要な異なるパッケージの部品は除外されています。

このシリーズのバリエーション

同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: EPF81188AQC208-3 (同一形状・フットプリント) — 相違点: Operating Temperature, Configuration Method, Package, Mounting Type, Process Technology.

Altera
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial / commercial grade)
Configuration Method: Serial or Parallel SRAM, loaded at power-up via EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441
Package: 208-BFQFP (PQFP, plastic quad flat pack)
比較対象 EPF81188AQC208-3 →
Intel
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C (Commercial)
Package: 208-pin BFQFP / PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (Gull-wing leads)
比較対象 EPF81188AQC208-3 →
Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
Configuration Method: SRAM, loaded at power-up via EPC1/EPC1213/EPC1064/EPC1441 or controller
Package: 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP) 32x32 mm
比較対象 EPF81188AQC208-3 →
Altera
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
比較対象 EPF81188AQC208-3 →
Intel
Configuration Method: Serial PROM (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441) or parallel EPROM / microcontroller
Package: 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP, plastic, gull-wing)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (gull-wing PQFP)
比較対象 EPF81188AQC208-3 →
Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C
Configuration Method: SRAM (serial or parallel EPROM)
比較対象 EPF81188AQC208-3 →
Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C (Commercial)
Configuration Method: Serial or parallel EPROM (EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, EPC1441), system controller
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), 28 x 28 mm
比較対象 EPF81188AQC208-3 →

クイック比較ツール — 並列比較する代替部品を選択:

EPF81188AQC208-2

✅ ドロップイン
Altera
📦 208-BFQFP
FLEX 8000 · 1008 · 12,000 · 126 · 148 · 282 to 1500 · 125 MHz · 5 V

✓ 在庫あり

$21.5 / 個

データシートを見る →

EPF81188AQC208-4

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
Intel
📦 208-BFQFP
FLEX 8000 · FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array · 12,000 · 1,008 · 126 · 148 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS

✓ 在庫あり

$62 / 個

データシートを見る →

EPF81188AQC208-1

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 208-BFQFP
Same 208-BFQFP pinout, -1 speed grade is fastest in family, otherwise identical

📋 参考代替品(カタログ未掲載)

ℹ️ 2 異なるパッケージの部品は非表示 — パッケージが異なるとPCBの作り直しが必要で、真のドロップイン代替品ではありません。 お問い合わせ 異なるパッケージの提案が必要な場合。

EPF81188AQC208-3 最大定格&電気的特性

Family FLEX 8000
Logic Family CMOS
Usable Gates 12,000
Logic Elements (LEs) 1,008
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 126
User I/Os 148
Package Type 208-BFQFP (Plastic QFP)
Pins 208
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 5 V
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) 3.3 V or 5.0 V (MultiVolt)
動作温度 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)
Speed Grade -3
In-Circuit Reconfigurability Yes (ICR)
実装タイプ Surface Mount
Process Technology CMOS SRAM

EPF81188AQC208-3 ピン構成

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
ピン 1 I/O — User I/O (bank-dependent VCCIO)
ピン 2 I/O — User I/O (bank-dependent VCCIO)
ピン 3 VCCINT — 5V core supply
ピン 4 I/O — User I/O
ピン 5 I/O — User I/O
ピン 6 GND — Ground
ピン 7 I/O — User I/O
ピン 8 I/O — User I/O
ピン 9 VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5V)
ピン 10 I/O — User I/O
ピン 11 I/O — User I/O
ピン 12 GND — Ground
ピン 13 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
ピン 14 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
ピン 15 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
ピン 16 DCLK — Configuration clock input
ピン 17 DATA0 — Configuration data input (PS mode)
ピン 18 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
ピン 19 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
ピン 20 GND — Ground

主な用途

EPF81188AQC208-3 の用途: 6 件s: Glue Logic and Bus Interfacing, Custom State-Machine Controllers, Peripheral Protocol Bridges (UART / SPI / I2C Multiplexers), Legacy 5V System Integration, ASIC Function Prototyping, High-I/O Parallel Processing Interfaces.

🔧

Glue Logic and Bus Interfacing

The EPF81188AQC208-3 is well suited as a glue-logic bridge between mismatched parallel buses. With 148 user I/Os and MultiVolt I/O support (3.3V or 5V VCCIO), the device can simultaneously interface a 5V legacy peripheral to a 3.3V processor without external level shifters. The 12K usable gates are typically sufficient for address decoding, wait-state generation, and chip-select logic. Designers typically allocate 60-70% of LEs for combinatorial decode and 30-40% for registered handshake logic.

🏭

Custom State-Machine Controllers

FLEX 8000's LAB-based architecture with 4-input LUTs and dedicated per-LE registers makes the EPF81188AQC208-3 a strong platform for complex state machines. The 1,008 logic elements accommodate 10-20 large state machines with 16-32 states each, while the 126 LABs provide predictable routing for high-fanout control signals. Designers commonly use the device in industrial-control front-ends, motor-control sequencers, and protocol bridges where deterministic timing is critical.

🌐

Peripheral Protocol Bridges (UART / SPI / I2C Multiplexers)

The 148 I/O pins and abundant logic resources of the EPF81188AQC208-3 enable multi-protocol bridging tasks such as UART-to-SPI, I2C-to-parallel, and SPI multiplexing. Each LAB cluster can host an independent serial engine, while the global FastTrack Interconnect routes control signals with uniform delay. The device's 5V-tolerant I/Os interface directly to legacy RS-232 transceivers and 5V sensors without external protection.

🖥️

Legacy 5V System Integration

When modernizing or extending systems built around 5V microprocessors and peripherals, the EPF81188AQC208-3 provides a 5V-tolerant I/O interface that does not require level shifting. The device can act as a co-processor or peripheral controller alongside 8051, 68k, or Z80 host CPUs, providing interrupt arbitration, DMA handshaking, and memory-mapping functions. The MultiVolt feature also allows one FPGA to drive both 5V and 3.3V rails on the same board.

🧩

ASIC Function Prototyping

Engineers historically used the EPF81188AQC208-3 to prototype mid-complexity ASICs because of its 12,000 usable gates, deterministic timing, and in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR). A design implemented in FLEX 8000 can be migrated to a gate-array or cell-based ASIC once validated, with the FPGA serving as a bit-accurate functional model. The 208-BFQFP package provides test points on all four sides for oscilloscope probing during validation.

📺

High-I/O Parallel Processing Interfaces

With 148 user I/Os, the EPF81188AQC208-3 is suitable for parallel data acquisition, image preprocessing front-ends, and multi-channel ADC/DAC interfacing. Each LE can be configured as a small arithmetic unit, enabling simple parallel MAC operations at moderate throughput. Combined with the device's 5V tolerance, it interfaces directly to industrial-grade parallel ADCs and camera-link receivers without external buffers.

What is the EPF81188AQC208-3?
The EPF81188AQC208-3 is an Intel / Altera FLEX 8000 family FPGA with 12,000 usable gates, 1,008 logic elements, 126 LABs, and 148 user I/Os in a 208-pin BFQFP package. According to the Altera datasheet summary, it operates from a 5V core supply with selectable 3.3V or 5V VCCIO and supports commercial 0C to +70C temperature range with a -3 speed grade.
How many user I/O pins does the EPF81188AQC208-3 have?
The EPF81188AQC208-3 provides 148 user I/O pins out of the 208-pin BFQFP package. The remaining pins are reserved for VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, JTAG (TMS, TDI, TDO, TCK), and configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL0/1, DCLK). This I/O count makes it suitable for parallel bus and peripheral bridging.
What is the supply voltage of the EPF81188AQC208-3?
The EPF81188AQC208-3 requires a 5V core supply (VCCINT) at 4.75V to 5.25V tolerance. Its MultiVolt I/O feature allows the VCCIO rail to be set to either 3.3V or 5.0V, so the same device can interface directly with legacy 5V peripherals or modern 3.3V ASICs without external level shifters. Both rails must be present for proper operation.
Is the EPF81188AQC208-3 still in production?
No, the EPF81188AQC208-3 is listed as obsolete. The Altera FLEX 8000 family was discontinued by Intel / Altera and has been superseded by the MAX series CPLDs and the Cyclone / Cyclone II FPGA families. Stock is now only available through authorized distributors and the secondary broker market as of 2026-09-12.
Where to download EPF81188AQC208-3 datasheet PDF?
The official Altera datasheet PDF can be downloaded from Altera's archived literature directory; a copy is also hosted at alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPF81188AQC208-3.pdf. The document covers the FLEX 8000 family architecture, electrical characteristics, pinout, and configuration modes for all package / speed-grade variants including the AQC208-3.
Where to buy EPF81188AQC208-3 online?
As of 2026-09-12, the EPF81188AQC208-3 is available from authorized distributors such as DigiKey, Mouser, Octopart-listed stockists (Nantian, Avaq, Microchip USA, Ampheo), and Origin-IC. Stock is limited because the part is obsolete - pricing reflects remaining-inventory position, and lead time for qty>1,000 should be confirmed before ordering.
What is the price of EPF81188AQC208-3?
As of 2026-09-12, the EPF81188AQC208-3 is priced around USD 28.50 at qty 1, dropping to USD 14.20 at qty 1,000 on Octopart-aggregated distributors. Pricing varies because the part is obsolete and supply is broker-driven; smaller authorized stockists typically carry higher unit prices than large distributors with bulk inventory.
What is the lead time for EPF81188AQC208-3?
As of 2026-09-12, lead time for the EPF81188AQC208-3 is inventory-dependent because the part is obsolete. Authorized distributors with stock quote immediate ship (today) for qty 1 to 100. Larger qty (>500) requires RFQ to multiple distributors or brokers, with typical lead times of 4-12 weeks depending on lot availability.
Is EPF81188AQC208-3 in stock at DigiKey?
Stock at DigiKey for the EPF81188AQC208-3 fluctuates because the device is obsolete. As of 2026-09-12, the DigiKey listing shows limited or back-order status. Check the live inventory at digikey.com/en/products/detail/altera/EPF81188AQC208-3/4161724 for the most current qty available before committing to a design-in.
What is the difference between EPF81188AQC208-3 and EPF81188AQC208-2?
The EPF81188AQC208-3 and EPF81188AQC208-2 differ only in speed grade: the -3 is slower than the -2. Both share the same FLEX 8000 die, 12,000 usable gates, 1,008 LEs, 126 LABs, 148 user I/Os, and identical 208-BFQFP pinout. They are fully pin-to-pin drop-in compatible, and a -2 design can substitute a -3 if timing margins allow the slower speed.
Can EPF81188AQC208-2 replace EPF81188AQC208-3 directly?
Yes, the EPF81188AQC208-2 is a drop-in replacement for the EPF81188AQC208-3 because both share the same 208-BFQFP package and pinout, identical 12,000-gate FLEX 8000 die, and 148 I/Os. The only difference is that -2 is a faster speed grade, so it is strictly an upgrade substitution. Designers must verify that faster timing does not violate any hold-time margin.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF81188AQC208-3?
The best same-package drop-in replacement for the EPF81188AQC208-3 is the EPF81188AQC208-2 (faster speed grade, same 208-BFQFP pinout) and the EPF81188AGC232-3 (232-pin PGA variant with higher I/O count, different footprint - not pin-compatible). For pure drop-in, only FLEX 8000 speed-grade variants of the AQC208 pinout are true drop-in parts. Modern functional alternatives require a redesign.
EPF81188AQC208-3 vs EPF81188AGC232-4N - which is better?
The EPF81188AQC208-3 (208-BFQFP, surface mount) and EPF81188AGC232-4N (232-pin PGA, pin grid array) differ in package and footprint. The AGC232-4N has 232 pins versus 208, so it is NOT pin-to-pin compatible. Choose AQC208-3 for SMT designs; choose AGC232-4N only when the PCB has a 232-pin PGA land pattern. Both share the FLEX 8000 die and 12K gates.
What is the FLEX 8000 family and where does it sit in the FPGA taxonomy?
The FLEX 8000 is Altera's mid-1990s SRAM-based FPGA family that bridges the gap between low-density Classic EPLDs and the high-density FLEX 10K. In the taxonomy: programmable logic -> PLD -> FPGA -> SRAM-based FPGA -> FLEX 8000. It introduced the LAB-based architecture and continuous FastTrack interconnect that became the foundation for FLEX 10K and Cyclone families.
What design tools support the EPF81188AQC208-3?
The EPF81188AQC208-3 is supported by Altera's MAX+plus II and Quartus II (legacy) design suites. Modern Quartus Prime does not support FLEX 8000 because the family is obsolete. Engineers working with this part today typically use MAX+plus II 10.2 or earlier for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. JTAG programming is supported via the Altera ByteBlasterMV.

エンジニアリング参考データ: EPF81188AQC208-3 — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。

選定ガイド

Choose the EPF81188AQC208-3 when you need a 12K-gate FPGA with 148 user I/Os in a surface-mount 208-BFQFP for a commercial-temperature 5V system. Choose the EPF81188AQC208-2 if your timing budget is tighter than the -3 grade allows - it is a fully pin-compatible upgrade on the same footprint. Choose the EPF81188AQC208-4 only if you are cost-constrained and accept slower propagation delays. For modern designs, consider migrating to a Cyclone II or MAX V family device, but be aware that footprint and I/O voltage compatibility will not be preserved - a board redesign is required. All FLEX 8000 parts are obsolete and supported only by legacy MAX+plus II / Quartus II tools, so plan for long-term maintenance risk when designing in.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 EPF81188AQC208-2 EPF81188AQC208-4 EPF81188AQC208-1
Brand Intel / Altera Intel / Altera Intel / Altera Intel / Altera
Package 208-BFQFP 208-BFQFP - same 208-BFQFP - same 208-BFQFP - same
Usable Gates 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Logic Elements 1,008 1,008 1,008 1,008
LABs 126 126 126 126
User I/Os 148 148 148 148
Speed Grade -3 -2 (faster) -4 (slower) -1 (fastest)
Operating Temperature 0 C to +70 C (Commercial) 0 C to +70 C (Commercial) 0 C to +70 C (Commercial) 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)

主な差別化要因

  • Same-package faster speed grade available (vs EPF81188AQC208-2)
  • MultiVolt I/O supports mixed-voltage buses (vs EPF81188AGC232-4N (PGA variant))
  • In-circuit reconfigurability for field updates (vs MAX 7000 CPLDs (EPM7128SQC100-10))

設計ノート

The EPF81188AQC208-3 requires two supply rails: VCCINT at 5V (+/-5%) for the core logic and VCCIO at 3.3V or 5V for the I/O banks. Both rails must be present for proper operation - VCCIO can be sequenced before or after VCCINT, but VCCINT must reach stable 5V before configuration begins. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1uF ceramic placed within 5mm, and each VCCIO pin with the same. Add a bulk 47uF tantalum or 100uF aluminum electrolytic at the supply entry to suppress FPGA inrush current during configuration.

Layout the 208-BFQFP with a continuous ground plane on layer 2 to provide a low-impedance return path for the 148 high-speed I/Os. Route all configuration signals (DCLK, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DATA0) on the same layer with controlled impedance, and keep them away from switching I/O traces. Place the configuration EPROM within 100mm of DCLK and DATA0 to minimize skew. FLEX 8000 JTAG signals (TMS, TDI, TDO, TCK) should each have a 10k pull-up on TMS and TDI for reliable boundary-scan operation.

All unused user I/O pins must be left floating or tied to ground - leaving them floating with VCCIO applied can cause leakage current of several hundred microamps per pin and may cause configuration failure. Do not exceed VCCIO voltage during programming - use a level translator if the host MCU runs at 3.3V and the FPGA's VCCIO is set to 5V. The FLEX 8000 is a 5V core device, so never back-power VCCIO before VCCINT reaches the 4.75V threshold or the I/O buffers can latch-up.

コンプライアンス情報

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
鉛フリー
[Data Needed: Lead-Free Status]
ハロゲンフリー
Unknown
紛争鉱物
Unknown

The FLEX 8000 family was introduced in the mid-1990s, before RoHS compliance was standard. The original AQC208-3 is likely not RoHS compliant - only later -N suffixed variants carry RoHS compliance. Designers should verify with the distributor's lot documentation.

データ検証日: 2026-09-12 — データはXAIPARTの部品エンジニアリングチームによって検証・管理されています

関連検索

EPF81188AQC208-3 EPF81188AQC208-3 datasheet EPF81188AQC208-3 Altera FPGA FLEX 8000 FPGA 208-pin BFQFP 12000 gate FPGA 148 I/O EPF81188AQC208-3 obsolete replacement EPF81188AQC208-3 vs EPF81188AQC208-2 buy EPF81188AQC208-3 online FLEX 8000 FPGA lead time 2026 what is the speed grade of EPF81188AQC208-3 Altera FLEX 8000 architecture LAB 5V FPGA 208 QFP commercial grade

関連部品&用語

Intel Altera EPF81188AQC208-3 EPF81188AQC208-2 EPF81188AGC232-4N FLEX 8000 FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array Programmable Logic Device PLD Logic Element Logic Array Block LAB MultiVolt I/O In-circuit reconfigurability ICR SRAM-based FPGA 208-BFQFP BFQFP Plastic Quad Flat Pack 5V core 3.3V I/O CMOS MAX+plus II Quartus JTAG ByteBlaster RoHS AEC-Q100
クイック見積RFQ
詳細をすべてご記入ください — 営業チームが24時間以内にご返信いたします
部品番号 メーカー パッケージ QTY 目標価格 小計
合計: $0.00 USD
✓
見積を送信しました!

24時間以内にメールでご返信いたします

1
RFQ送信済み
2
見積受領
3
注文済み
4
お支払い
5
発送済み
6
配達済み
RFQの詳細を表示